The Houston Dynamo FC are coming off a busy week full of highs and lows, and now it’s all or nothing in this U.S. Open Cup quarterfinal against St. Louis CITY SC. Here are three players Houston will need to keep an eye on.

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The Vancouver Whitecaps have combined defensive organization with dangerous attacking transitions, making them one of the most complete teams in the league. Here are three players Houston Dynamo fans should keep an eye on this weekend.

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The Houston Dynamo return to play in the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup as they host another USL Championship side tomorrow night. Here are three players to watch from Lousiville City FC as they visit Shell Energy Stadium looking to upset another MLS team.

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As the Houston Dynamo get set to host San Diego FC, they face a team brimming with attacking quality and multiple ways to break opponents down. San Diego’s threat isn’t one dimensional, it comes from a dynamic mix of creativity, control, and finishing, with these three players helping drive it.

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As the Houston Dynamo prepare to face Orlando City SC this weekend, they’ll be up against a side that has no shortage of attacking quality. Orlando can hurt teams in different ways, and these three players are at the center of it.

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The Houston Dynamo face another strong test on Saturday as they take on a balanced and dangerous Seattle Sounders side. These three players could make a difference tomorrow night at Shell Energy Stadium.

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As the Houston Dynamo get set to take on in-state rivals FC Dallas, there are a few names that immediately stand out as difference-makers. Dallas always brings intensity to this matchup, and these three players could have a big say in how things unfold.

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When the Houston Dynamo FC return home to face the Portland Timbers, the visitors will arrive with several attacking threats capable of making the night difficult for Ben Olsen’s side. Here are three key Timbers players Houston should keep an eye on.

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Each week we’ll be diving more into the Houston Dynamo’s opponent, including in this series where we’ll take a look at three players to watch from the upcoming opponent. Next up, three players to keep an eye on as LAFC visits Shell Energy Stadium this weekend.